The Oceanside Elks Lodge held a “Hoop Shoot” contest for boys and girls ages 8-13 in December at the Melba Bishop gym. Pictured are category winners: Sammie Low (left), Layanni McGrady, Robbie Low, Kade Gan, Oceanside Elks' Dan Bourg, Bryan Scott, local Hoop Shoot chairman Barry Porter, Trevor Downey, Kaleb Smith and Cameron Henry. Robbie, winner of the 10-11 division, and Cameron, winner of the 12-13 division, were district level winners and went on to compete in the state competition.

San Pasqual High School — What: Mattress sale fundraiser offering new, name brand mattress, with factory warranties, at discounted prices. Mattresses are available in twin to king sizes. Proceeds support the school’s swim team. When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 16 and 17. Where: San Pasqual High School, 3300 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido. Cost: Prices are 30 to 60 percent off retail with delivery and layaway available. Cash and checks will be accepted. Phone: (760) 291-6000.

RUNNING

National Multiple Sclerosis Society — What: MS Run the US -- 2013 Relay, divided into 22 segments. Participants will take on a 140-mile leg of the cross-country journey, running approximately 20 to 30 miles daily over the course of five to six days. Proceeds support research through the National MS Society. Applications are available online. Who: Distance runners, marathon runners and endurance athletes are invited to take part in the adventure relay race. When: April 16 through Sept. 17. Where: Each segment covers approximately 140 miles of running over the course of six days. The relay will begin in Los Angeles and wrap up in New York City. Website: msruntheus.com

The Miracle League of San Diego — What: Opening ceremonies for the organization’s 13th season. When and Where: 10 a.m. March 9 at Engel Family Field at San Dieguito Park, Del Mar for the North County league, 3 p.m. March 9 at Green Field at Coronado High School, 650 D Ave. for the South County league. Phone: (858) 964-2222. Website: miracleleagueofsandiego.org.

BASKETBALL

Bronco Youth Basketball Club — What: 2013 3v3 Basketball Challenge, sponsored by Accutek Restoration, tournament to include a High School Elite Division for varsity and junior varsity players. Each team is guaranteed three games. Pool play will be followed by NCAA single game elimination playoff format to determine a champion in each division. Registration available online. Who: Boys and girls in grades 3-12. When: April 28. Where: Rancho Bernardo High, 13010 Paseo Lucido, San Diego. Cost: $88 per team with a maximum of four players. Fee includes T-shirt. Website: rbhoops.com.

CHEER

Rancho Penasquitos Pop Warner — What: Online registration for 2013 season. Competitive and non-competitive divisions available. Who: Youths ages 5-15 who live within the Rancho Penasquitos Pop Warner boundaries. When and where: Last day to register is June 1. Online registration is required before attending in-person registration days to be held: March 16 at Los Penasquitos Elementary, 14125 Cuca St., San Diego; April 13 at Canyonview Elementary, 9225 Adolphia St., San Diego; and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5 at the Los Penasquitos Street Fair to be held on Black Mountain Road. Cost: $375 for competitive division, $195 for non-competitive division if registered by May 25. Price will increase by $25 thereafter. Website: RPPW.com.